SERVPRO® Restores a Seattle Kitchen After Fire and Smoke Damage

6/25/2022 (Permalink)

Need help with fire damage in your Seattle kitchen? Call SERVPRO.

Seattle Fire Damage Cleanup by SERVPRO®

Fire damage is a common disaster in the United States. In 2018 alone, $25.6 billion worth of property damage was caused by fire, including $12 billion from wildfires. $11.1 billion worth of damage occurred due to structure fires, and of that, $8 billion accounted for property loss due to home fires. 

If your Seattle home has suffered fire and smoke damage, SERVPRO teams are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, to restore your home to a preloss condition. Soot residues and odors pose long-term risks that can damage your home and possessions without careful cleaning with professional-grade products. Because of this, SERVPRO technicians receive specialized fire damage mitigation training so you can enjoy a residue and odor-free home.

Dealing With a Home Fire

• Ensure a safe evacuation. The most crucial thing during a fire is preserving the health and safety of occupants. 
• Always have a fire extinguisher on hand. This preparedness allows you to extinguish small fires before they can spread. Baking soda and salt can also help put out small grease fires. Never use water to extinguish a fire, especially if oil, gas, or petroleum products are burning, as this can spread the flames to new areas. 
• Maximize ventilation. After the fire is extinguished, turn off your air conditioning and position large fans near doorways and windows to suck out smoke and prevent it from spreading throughout your home. 
• File a claim as soon as possible. Many insurers have time limits for filing a claim. The sooner you submit yours, the sooner you can be compensated for lost items and structural damage.

SERVPRO Removes Odor-Causing Residues

If the fire damage in your home is not responding to consumer-grade cleanup solutions, SERVPRO technicians have the tools needed to mitigate fire damage. Industrial-grade dry cleaning sponges can remove light to moderate stains. Others can respond well to Crumbly Cleaner or wet cleaning with OSHA-approved antimicrobial solutions. Restoration technicians can also use whips, augers, brushes, and other agitating tools to remove deposits from your vents, which prevents the spread of odors throughout your home. 

SERVPRO of Seattle Northeast serves homeowners because We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster. Call (206) 362-9295 for disaster cleanup that can start today.